Decline of influenza-specific CD8<sup>+ </sup>T cell repertoire in healthy geriatric donors

Decline of influenza-specific CD8<sup>+ </sup>T cell repertoire in healthy geriatric donors

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>While influenza vaccination results in protective antibodies against primary infections, clearance of infection is primarily mediated through CD8<sup>+ </sup>T cells. Studying the CD8<sup>+ </sup>T cell respon...

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Main Authors: Ramachandra Lakshmi, Oelke Mathias, Lee Jessica B, Canaday David H, Schneck Jonathan P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Immunity & Ageing
Online Access:http://www.immunityageing.com/content/8/1/6

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